+91-22-4891390910 Best SIP Plans for 10, 20 Year Investment 2025
“What if I told you that Investing just ₹10,000 a month could potentially make you a crorepati in 15 years? That’s the power of a SIP — but only if you choose the right plan and stick with it.”
In India, SIP investments crossed ₹20,000 crore per month in 2024, proving how lakhs of investors are betting on disciplined wealth-building. But here’s the catch — not all SIP plans deliver equally. If your horizon is 10–20 years, you’re in the sweet spot for compounding. This is where small monthly investments can snowball into a massive corpus — enough for retirement, your child’s IIT/IIM dream, or even early financial freedom.
In this article, we’ll explore the 10 Top SIP plans for 2025 designed for long-term growth, analyse their performance, show wealth projections, and even cover diversification options like international funds — so you can invest smartly and confidently.
What is a SIP?
A Systematic Investment plan (SIP) is a disciplined way of investing in Mutual Funds, where you contribute a fixed amount every month (as low as ₹500). Instead of worrying about timing the market, SIPs average out your cost and let your money grow consistently over time.
For long-term goals (10–20 years), SIPs work best because they combine:
- Compounding → reinvesting returns to multiply wealth
- Rupee Cost Averaging (RCA) → reducing risk of Volatility
- Affordability → start small, scale later
- Discipline → automatic, hassle-free investing
Why SIPs Work Best for 10–20 Years
1. Power of Compounding – The Real Wealth Builder
Compounding is like a snowball effect — the longer your money stays invested, the larger it grows. The “interest on interest” accelerates wealth creation in the later years.
Example:
- Invest ₹5,000/month for 10 years at 12% annualised return → ₹5 lakh principal grows to ₹11.6 lakh.
- Keep going for 20 years → ₹12 lakh principal grows to ₹49 lakh + That’s over 4x growth simply by giving your money more time.
This is why SIPs are most powerful when held for at least 15–20 years.
2. Rupee Cost Averaging (RCA) – Your Shield Against Timing the Market
Nobody can perfectly predict market highs and lows. With SIPs, you don’t have to.
- When markets are high → you buy fewer units.
- When markets fall → you buy more units at cheaper prices.
Over time, your purchase price averages out, reducing the “wrong entry” risk. This is especially valuable in volatile markets like India’s, where short-term ups and downs can scare investors.
Example: A lump sum investor in Jan 2020 (before COVID crash) would have panicked. But an SIP investor kept buying through the crash and the rebound, benefiting from low prices.
3. Affordability & Flexibility – Investing Fits Your Budget
Unlike lump sum investments, SIPs are designed for affordability. You can start small (₹500 or ₹1,000/month) and step up later as your income grows.
Example: Many professionals begin with ₹2,000/month SIPs in their 20s and later raise it to ₹10,000–₹15,000/month in their 30s. This step-up strategy can increase your final corpus by 30–40% without straining your budget.
Flexibility features like pausing SIPs during emergencies or switching funds make it beginner-friendly.
4. Reduced Emotional Bias – Discipline Wins the Game
One of the biggest enemies of wealth creation is human behaviour. We tend to:
- Invest more when markets are booming (FOMO).
- Panic sell when markets crash.
SIPs automate discipline. Since the money is auto-debited every month, you continue investing regardless of market noise. This ensures you buy in both good and bad times, and avoid destructive emotional decisions.
Example: Investors who continued SIPs even during the 2008 crisis saw massive wealth creation by 2018 because they bought at rock-bottom prices.
✅ In short: SIPs work best in 10–20 years because they combine compounding, discipline, affordability, and risk-averaging — qualities no other investment vehicle offers in such a balanced way.
Best SIP Plans for 10–20 Years in 2025
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Best SIP Plans for 10, 20 Year Investment
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) Min SIP Investment 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹193
↑ 1.40 ₹7,941 100 0 17.8 -2.7 28.2 34.3 27.4 Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund Growth ₹105.258
↑ 0.85 ₹33,609 500 5.9 18.4 1.7 28.6 33.4 57.1 Nippon India Small Cap Fund Growth ₹168.628
↑ 1.18 ₹65,922 100 1.4 21.6 -6.4 23.2 32.3 26.1 HDFC Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹47.265
↑ 0.44 ₹2,540 300 -0.2 20 -4.7 27.5 32.2 23 Bandhan Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹49.698
↑ 0.28 ₹1,676 100 -1 22.2 -10.9 26.4 32 39.3 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 3 Sep 25 Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased
Commentary ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund Nippon India Small Cap Fund HDFC Infrastructure Fund Bandhan Infrastructure Fund Point 1 Lower mid AUM (₹7,941 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹33,609 Cr). Highest AUM (₹65,922 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,540 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,676 Cr). Point 2 Oldest track record among peers (20 yrs). Established history (11+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Established history (17+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Point 3 Rating: 3★ (lower mid). Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 4★ (upper mid). Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile). Top rated. Point 4 Risk profile: High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Point 5 5Y return: 34.32% (top quartile). 5Y return: 33.41% (upper mid). 5Y return: 32.32% (lower mid). 5Y return: 32.20% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 32.05% (bottom quartile). Point 6 3Y return: 28.21% (upper mid). 3Y return: 28.62% (top quartile). 3Y return: 23.20% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 27.54% (lower mid). 3Y return: 26.36% (bottom quartile). Point 7 1Y return: -2.73% (upper mid). 1Y return: 1.66% (top quartile). 1Y return: -6.43% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: -4.72% (lower mid). 1Y return: -10.95% (bottom quartile). Point 8 Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: 3.70 (top quartile). Alpha: -3.84 (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Point 9 Sharpe: -0.42 (upper mid). Sharpe: -0.11 (top quartile). Sharpe: -0.51 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.56 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.69 (bottom quartile). Point 10 Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.44 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile). ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Nippon India Small Cap Fund
HDFC Infrastructure Fund
Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
All the funds mentioned above are ideal, we are giving you detailed analysis of 5 funds.
To generate capital appreciation and income distribution to unit holders by investing predominantly in equity/equity related securities of the companies belonging to the infrastructure development and balance in debt securities and money market instruments. Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Motilal Oswal MOSt Focused Midcap 30 Fund) The investment objective of the Scheme is to achieve long term capital appreciation by investing in a maximum of 30 quality mid-cap companies having long-term competitive advantages and potential for growth. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme would be achieved. Research Highlights for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund Below is the key information for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related instruments of small cap companies and the secondary objective is to generate consistent returns by investing in debt and money market securities. Research Highlights for Nippon India Small Cap Fund Below is the key information for Nippon India Small Cap Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Growth Launch Date 31 Aug 05 NAV (03 Sep 25) ₹193 ↑ 1.40 (0.73 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,941 on 31 Jul 25 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.89 Sharpe Ratio -0.42 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹17,110 31 Aug 22 ₹20,943 31 Aug 23 ₹27,806 31 Aug 24 ₹44,803 31 Aug 25 ₹43,202 Returns for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.9% 3 Month 0% 6 Month 17.8% 1 Year -2.7% 3 Year 28.2% 5 Year 34.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 15.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 27.4% 2023 44.6% 2022 28.8% 2021 50.1% 2020 3.6% 2019 2.6% 2018 -14% 2017 40.8% 2016 2% 2015 -3.4% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Name Since Tenure Ihab Dalwai 3 Jun 17 8.25 Yr. Sharmila D’mello 30 Jun 22 3.17 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Jul 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Industrials 38.31% Basic Materials 15.82% Financial Services 15.42% Utility 10.35% Energy 7.15% Real Estate 2.9% Consumer Cyclical 1.92% Communication Services 1.08% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 7.04% Equity 92.96% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 09 | LT9% ₹727 Cr 1,998,954
↑ 18,750 NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 16 | 5325555% ₹370 Cr 11,079,473
↑ 400,000 Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | ADANIPORTS4% ₹312 Cr 2,268,659 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | RELIANCE4% ₹282 Cr 2,029,725
↑ 100,000 NCC Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 21 | NCC3% ₹273 Cr 12,522,005 Vedanta Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | 5002953% ₹267 Cr 6,279,591
↑ 120,841 AIA Engineering Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | AIAENG3% ₹207 Cr 660,770 Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 06 | KPIL3% ₹207 Cr 1,803,566 Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 20 | 5322153% ₹203 Cr 1,896,057 CESC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | CESC2% ₹198 Cr 11,700,502
↓ -300,000 2. Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Growth Launch Date 24 Feb 14 NAV (03 Sep 25) ₹105.258 ↑ 0.85 (0.81 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹33,609 on 31 Jul 25 Category Equity - Mid Cap AMC Motilal Oswal Asset Management Co. Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.56 Sharpe Ratio -0.11 Information Ratio 0.44 Alpha Ratio 3.7 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹16,108 31 Aug 22 ₹20,215 31 Aug 23 ₹25,558 31 Aug 24 ₹41,687 31 Aug 25 ₹41,704 Returns for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 3.8% 3 Month 5.9% 6 Month 18.4% 1 Year 1.7% 3 Year 28.6% 5 Year 33.4% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 22.7% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 57.1% 2023 41.7% 2022 10.7% 2021 55.8% 2020 9.3% 2019 9.7% 2018 -12.7% 2017 30.8% 2016 5.2% 2015 16.5% Fund Manager information for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund
Name Since Tenure Ajay Khandelwal 1 Oct 24 0.92 Yr. Niket Shah 1 Jul 20 5.17 Yr. Rakesh Shetty 22 Nov 22 2.78 Yr. Sunil Sawant 1 Jul 24 1.17 Yr. Data below for Motilal Oswal Midcap 30 Fund as on 31 Jul 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Technology 34.22% Industrials 18.95% Consumer Cyclical 16.7% Communication Services 3.85% Health Care 3.7% Financial Services 2.6% Real Estate 2.03% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 17.96% Equity 82.04% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | DIXON11% ₹3,537 Cr 2,099,999
↑ 100,000 Coforge Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | COFORGE9% ₹3,147 Cr 18,000,050
↑ 50 Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | KALYANKJIL9% ₹2,978 Cr 50,076,240
↑ 5,076,240 Persistent Systems Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | PERSISTENT8% ₹2,787 Cr 5,400,005
↑ 150,005 Trent Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | 5002518% ₹2,634 Cr 5,250,000
↑ 257,861 Polycab India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | POLYCAB6% ₹1,876 Cr 2,750,000
↑ 200,000 One97 Communications Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 5433964% ₹1,511 Cr 13,869,997
↑ 3,773,933 KEI Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | KEI4% ₹1,345 Cr 3,500,000 Bharti Hexacom Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 24 | BHARTIHEXA4% ₹1,293 Cr 7,000,000
↑ 250,000 Max Healthcare Institute Ltd Ordinary Shares (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | MAXHEALTH4% ₹1,242 Cr 9,969,361 3. Nippon India Small Cap Fund
Nippon India Small Cap Fund
Growth Launch Date 16 Sep 10 NAV (03 Sep 25) ₹168.628 ↑ 1.18 (0.71 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹65,922 on 31 Jul 25 Category Equity - Small Cap AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.44 Sharpe Ratio -0.51 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio -3.84 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹19,171 31 Aug 22 ₹22,076 31 Aug 23 ₹29,854 31 Aug 24 ₹44,369 31 Aug 25 ₹40,510 Returns for Nippon India Small Cap Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.7% 3 Month 1.4% 6 Month 21.6% 1 Year -6.4% 3 Year 23.2% 5 Year 32.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 20.8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 26.1% 2023 48.9% 2022 6.5% 2021 74.3% 2020 29.2% 2019 -2.5% 2018 -16.7% 2017 63% 2016 5.6% 2015 15.1% Fund Manager information for Nippon India Small Cap Fund
Name Since Tenure Samir Rachh 2 Jan 17 8.67 Yr. Kinjal Desai 25 May 18 7.28 Yr. Data below for Nippon India Small Cap Fund as on 31 Jul 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Industrials 22.6% Financial Services 15.03% Consumer Cyclical 14.43% Basic Materials 13.05% Health Care 8.85% Consumer Defensive 8.53% Technology 7.18% Utility 2.47% Energy 1.53% Communication Services 1.43% Real Estate 0.59% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 4.3% Equity 95.7% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | MCX2% ₹1,424 Cr 1,851,010 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 22 | HDFCBANK2% ₹1,342 Cr 6,650,000 Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 12 | KIRLOSBROS1% ₹881 Cr 4,472,130 Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 May 22 | 5435301% ₹870 Cr 40,362,502
↑ 1,670,164 Karur Vysya Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 17 | 5900031% ₹838 Cr 31,784,062 Apar Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 17 | APARINDS1% ₹801 Cr 899,271 ELANTAS Beck India Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 13 | 5001231% ₹798 Cr 651,246 State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 19 | SBIN1% ₹725 Cr 9,100,000 Tube Investments of India Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 18 | TIINDIA1% ₹710 Cr 2,499,222 Zydus Wellness Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 16 | ZYDUSWELL1% ₹684 Cr 3,369,221
↑ 17,475
SIP Calculator Example: 10 vs 20 Years
| SIP Amount | Duration | Expected Returns (12% CAGR) | Final Corpus |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹5,000/month | 10 years | ~₹11.6 lakh | ~₹11.6 lakh |
| ₹5,000/month | 20 years | ~₹49 lakh | ~₹49 lakh |
| ₹10,000/month | 20 years | ~₹98 lakh | ~₹98 lakh |
Insight: Doubling your time horizon (10 → 20 years) multiplies wealth 4X, thanks to compounding.
Taxation of SIP Investments (2025 Rules)
Equity SIPs:
- STCG (<1 year): 15% tax
- LTCG (≥1 year): 10% tax (above ₹1 lakh gains)
Debt SIPs:
- STCG: Taxed as per income slab
- LTCG: 20% with indexation (≥3 years)
SIPs in ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) also offer ₹1.5 lakh deduction under Section 80C.
Who Should Invest in SIPs for 10–20 Years?
Salaried professionals planning retirement
Parents planning for children’s higher education or marriage
Young investors aiming for ₹1 crore+ corpus
Anyone who wants disciplined, long-term wealth creation
❌ Not suitable for those looking for short-term or guaranteed returns.
Expert Tips Before Investing
- Do not exceed 15% of Portfolio allocation.
- Always check fund expense ratio.
- Consider SIPs for disciplined global investing.
- Track global economic news (US Fed, China GDP, oil prices).
- Avoid chasing short-term returns — treat them as long-term wealth creators.
How to Invest in Mutual Fund SIP Online?
Open Free Investment Account for Lifetime at Fincash.com.
Complete your Registration and KYC Process
Upload Documents (PAN, Aadhaar, etc.). And, You are Ready to Invest!
Final Thoughts
SIPs are the most reliable way to build long-term wealth in India. With just ₹500–₹5,000 per month, you can achieve major life goals in 10–20 years. Use Indian equity SIPs as your core portfolio and add a small allocation to International Mutual Funds for diversification. In 2025, with rising global themes (AI, EVs, clean energy), and India’s growth story, SIPs remain the smartest way to participate in wealth creation.
FAQs
Q1. Which SIP is best for 20 years in India?
A: Large cap, flexi cap, and ELSS Equity Funds are best for long horizons.
Q2. Can I become a crorepati by SIP?
A: Yes. A ₹10,000 SIP for 20 years at 12% CAGR can grow to nearly ₹1 crore.
Q3. What is the minimum amount to start a SIP?
A: You can start with ₹500/month, some AMCs allow even ₹100/month.
Q4. Which SIPs are tax-saving?
A: ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Schemes) qualify for Section 80C deduction.
Q5. Should I stop my SIP during market crashes?
A: No. Continuing SIPs during downturns buys more units at lower prices.
All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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